This Sunday will be the annual Memorial service. Using poetry and prayer, we will honor those who fought in peaceful protests, armed conflict, and acts against injustice. We will also consider what we can actively do in response to gun violence in our country.
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Worship on May 22
Join us on Sunday as we gather to offer prayers for peace and celebrate the graduation of Riley McLean, Trae Griffiths, and James Griffiths. We will also consider Jesus’ parable about taking care of the least of God’s people during Heidi’s reflection, “Goat Grace and Goat Gratitude.”
Worship on May 15
This Sunday, Pastor Heidi will examine the strange encounter between Jesus’s mother, Mary, and the angel Gabriel. Through Gabriel, God offers Mary a choice. How did she respond? How do any of us respond to life’s choices and God’s options? Join Heidi, Yohei, and the choir at 10:30 Sunday morning. The Prelude begins around 10:27.
Worship on May 8
On Sunday, May 8, 2022, we welcome Reverend Cindy Shepherd to the McKinley pulpit! In addition to being a member of the McKinley Foundation Board of Directors, Rev. Cindy Shepherd is the Green Team Coordinator for Faith in Place, a faith based environmental justice organization working throughout Illinois. The Faith in Place vision statement reads: […]
Worship on April 24
Did you know that Peter was jailed multiple times for speaking out about Jesus and God’s radical way of love? Over the next few weeks Pastor Heidi will reflect on the early church movers and shakers as found in the book The Acts of the Apostles. This week, Peter stands up to the authorities and […]
Worship Highlights — Easter Sunday Liberation Celebration
Sunday we celebrate God’s liberating power over evil and death! This intergenerational (child friendly) Easter celebration will feature symbols of new life, hope, and promise. There will be singing, we will welcome a new member, and flowers and butterflies will appear. Gather with us on Easter Sunday, April 17th, at 10:25!
Worship on April 10
This Sunday is Palm Sunday and Passion Sunday worship. Fourteen members of McKinley will read Luke’s version of the last week of Jesus’ life, beginning with the entry into Jerusalem and ending with Holy Saturday. Come join us for the music, scripture, and poetry of Holy Week! For those worshiping from home, we invite you […]
Worship on April 3
On this 5th Sunday in Lent, Mary startles others when she anoints Jesus’ feet and Isaiah speaks of God doing a new thing in our midst. When and how have you experienced God breaking into your life? Join us in person (with masks) at 10:30 a.m. this Sunday. Communion (with grapes and bread) will be […]